POACHER (CONT)

Ultimately, controlling the wildlife trade may depend on the courts. "That's been our biggest problem," concedes Mike Sutton of the nonprofit anti-poaching group TRAFFIC U.S.A. "Most prosecutors don't have much interest in wildlife cases, and judges don't take it very seriously compared to a bank robbery or murder."

In the meantime, Dave Hall continues his job of uncovering those who trade in endangered wildlife. "It's gonna be damn hard to win, but being the lighter I am, I'll be one of the last standing."

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